Several EastEnders families are facing major upheaval as the show ups the ante ahead of its huge month in September – and some may never come back from the tension they are enduring right now as secrets get set to explode.

The Beales are rocked when Bobby suddenly puts them back on the call list and memories from the past start to come back but there is an even bigger shock to come when it seems that Jane has finally discovered the truth about Steven’s brain tumour lie.

The Carters continue to be in crisis as Mick and Linda’s marriage hangs in the balance and an intervention from Fi Browning could make everything so much worse while the Mitchells remain torn apart following Jay’s discovery – but will a surprise visitor change everything?

Here is the lowdown on all of the latest Walford action:

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Shirley arranges a meal for Mick, Linda, Woody and Whitney but it soon backfires when Linda brings up what happened between Mick and Whitney.

Lauren breaks down and tells Abi about Steven’s illness.

Jay gets a surprise visitor but will it help him get his head around Phil’s revelation?

Jane and Ian are shocked when Bobby puts them on his call list and they get in touch.

Carmel invites Max to a council meeting but what will he find out?

Mick starts to accept that his marriage to Linda may be over.

Jane questions Steven when she finds information that points to his brain tumour being a lie.

Keanu steps up and offers to attend parenting classes with Bernadette.

Mick offers Fi a shoulder to cry on when she acts strangely but will he regret it?

Tim takes Michelle on another date.

Monday 28th August

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Max overhears some council information from Carmel but as he irritably questions her, she becomes annoyed at his tone. However, Stacey soon realises what is truly on Max’s mind and she reaches out to him.

Shirley arranges a meal at the Vic for the Carters and Woody and Whitney but as Linda gets drunk and brings up Whitney and Mick’s kiss, it doesn’t exactly go to plan.

Lauren breaks down as she makes wedding plans and admits to Abi that Steven is ill. Lauren later tells Steven that it’s time to tell Ian and Jane the truth but they have a surprise of their own when Bobby puts them back on his call list.

Meanwhile, as Sharon pushes Phil to sort things with Jay, the lad himself gets a surprise visitor.

Tuesday 29th August

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Mick and Linda come to blows after the disastrous meal and Mick is forced to concede that their marriage might be over as Linda admits that she can’t move past this. Meanwhile, Ian and Jane talk to Bobby and then get horrific news from Steven.

Keanu offers to go to parenting classes with Bernadette while Max cancels plans with Fi to attend a council meeting with Carmel.

Thursday 31st August

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Mick tries to apologise to Linda by making a touching gesture but he is dismayed by her reaction. Later, Linda seeks advice from Linda over her marital problems.

Jane and Ian are determined to find alternative treatment for Steven but after Steven snaps, Jane makes a startling discovery that leaves her questioning everything.

Elsewhere, Jay opens up to Billy about what has been going on while Tom and Michelle go on another date.

Friday 1st September

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Fi’s odd behaviour rings alarm bells for Mick and when he tries to get to the bottom of what is on her mind, she accepts his shoulder to cry on. Later, she makes a mysterious phone call.